Centennial Park
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Centennial Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 241 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Mallard among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Prothonotary Warbler
Protonotaria citrea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Green Heron
Great Blue Heron
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Acadian Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Fish Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Barn Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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